World Cup: Ronaldo Mbappe ‘could be a better player’

In 2018, he was knighted by Pele, who considered him his heir. In 2022, it is the turn of Ronaldo Nazario, another Brazilian football legend, to openly praise him. His performances at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar proved, if necessary, that Kylian Mbappe was definitely part of the court of very great players on the international stage.

Asked by the Brazilian sports media, Apostagolos, the one nicknamed “R9”, certainly regretted that France did not find Brazil in the final: “That was my prediction,” he admitted. Brazil have already been eliminated in the quarter-finals, but at least France lived up to my expectations,” but he was full of praise for Kylian Mbappe, who is naturally the player he left for the French in this tournament.

“He had a great World Cup, from the first match to the final,” he says. Even when he didn’t score, whether it was against England (in the quarter-final) or against Morocco (in the semi-final), he was decisive every time, with smart passes. In the final he was fantastic with four goals (a hat-trick and a shot on goal). Technically he is fantastic, almost unstoppable and could be named the best player in the World Cup because he so deserves it. »

“Mbappe reminds me of my best moments”

For him, Mbappe resembles none other than a certain… Ronaldo. “In fact, when I watch him play, he reminds me of my best moments,” continues the Brazilian. He knows exactly how to use open spaces, how to be unpredictable with and without the ball, and how to best get out of one-on-one situations. He’s impressive. »

The former Real Madrid, Barça, Inter and Milan player, among others, also cheered on his compatriot and Mbappe teammate at PSG Neymar: “It is clear that Neymar is deeply disappointed at the moment and he will need a few weeks to recover, but I’m sure he’ll pull himself together and come back even stronger because he’ll take a lot of positive things from this experience. He is still young. At 31, he can still easily compete in the next World Cup. »

“Currently he is very popular in Brazil because he identifies so well with his national team, he always gives his all and has done everything in the last six months to be in the best shape for this World Cup in Qatar,” he continues “He remains an important part of the national team. I’m sure he will come back even stronger for Paris Saint-Germain and attack with renewed vigor. Neymar wants to win the Champions League with PSG.”